Leaders from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and AFCC have released guidelines for coparenting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Seven Guidelines for Parents Who Are Divorce/Separated and Sharing Custody of Children During the COVID19 Pandemic From the leaders of groups that deal with families in crisis: Susan Myres, President of American Academy of Matrimonial

Making Valentine’s Day a Full Family Affair Few holidays outside of Christmas exert pressure to spend like Valentine’s Day: the racks of cards, the flowers, the chocolates, the romantic dinners out. This time why not make it personal? For single dads, who may have custody of their children, or whose custody day falls on Valentine’s

Let’s face it, the holidays can be stressful for families even in the best circumstances. But with the added stress of separation or divorce, long-distance relationships or co-parenting, what’s supposed to be the most joyous time of the year can be a challenge for fathers and their families. Parenting experts have solid suggestions for coping

Ray Petren (in photo), PhD, Melissa Labuda, PhD, Mike Anthony In the Fall of 2017, Dr. Ray Petren, Dr. Melissa Labuda and Mike Anthony (undergraduate student in Human Development and Family Studies) at the Pennsylvania State University Scranton gathered mothers and fathers recently separated and enrolled in divorce classes to study their perceptions of role

At its heart, the Dads' Resource Center is a children's advocacy organization. Data, and our personal experience, informs us that children are happier, healthy and develop into more successful adults when they have the benefit of both parents being actively involved in their childhood. Mothers and fathers provide unique, equally important things to the lives

The landscape of separated family systems continues to evolve. A current trend is shared parenting. The National Parents Organization was founded in 1998. Its mission is to improve the lives of children and strengthens society by protecting every child's right to the love and care of both parents after separation or divorce. It seeks to